Manitou (Manitou): technical characteristics and model range of loaders

Loading and unloading operations are the most important component of technological processes in any industrial production, agriculture and construction. But, for their proper organization, specialized equipment is needed that can cope with this work efficiently, quickly and efficiently.

Such as forklifts and telescopic loaders, designed to perform operations of lifting, moving, loading, unloading and storing various cargoes.

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Manufacturer

One of the undoubted leaders in the production of off-road equipment of this type is French. The linear range of products of this brand is represented by vehicles that can be used in construction and industrial production, agriculture, the warehouse industry, housing and communal services, etc.

The company's existence began back in 1958, with the release of the first loader designed by Marcel Brod. 11 years later, in 1969, MANITOU introduced its first all-wheel drive model (4 RM), and in 2004 the 200,000th loader rolled off the company’s assembly line. Currently, equipment produced by the company is actively sold in many countries around the world.

Manufacturer: MANITOU

The company has branches in Europe and Australia, as well as Russia and South America. Its factories produce loaders of various types, including:

• Telescopic.
• Fork.
• Mast.

The Manitou all-terrain vehicle runs on various types of fuel: gasoline, diesel fuel and electricity. The company is one of the five world leaders in the production of loading equipment and has received many awards for the high quality and reliability of its products.

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The company's products are divided into seven main groups:

MANITOU – industrial all-terrain forklifts;
MANISCOPIC – heavy-duty loaders; MANILOADER – mini loaders; MANITRANSIT – forklifts based on a cargo chassis; MANIACCESS – mast, crank, scissor and telescopic lifting platforms; MANIHOE - universal devices with a telescopic boom on one side and an excavator on the other; MANILEC – warehouse equipment, including pallet loaders and stackers. The company has representative offices in more than 120 countries: South and North America, Japan and Africa.

Series of forklifts "M"

Manitou M

A distinctive feature of the vehicles presented in the M series is their high cross-country ability and endurance. Thanks to the presence of high ground clearance and wheels of increased diameter, they can easily overcome various obstacles. Used in open ground conditions: on construction sites, in logging, etc.

Manitou M 30-2 T

Technical specifications:

The average price for loaders of this model produced in 2011 - 2014 is approximately 43,500 Euro. “MS” series It includes vehicles operated in open areas, including areas with unpaved and slippery surfaces.

Interesting information: Thanks to the presence of specially designed tires with a large surface contact area and low pressure, they are suitable for use on lawns.

Manitou MS 30

Manitou MC 30

Technical specifications:

The cost of such loaders is about 60,400 Euro.

Series "MN"

This includes all-wheel drive vehicles designed for operation in unstabilized ground conditions and operation in snowy areas. Can be used for underground work.

Useful information: Models equipped with a bucket are suitable for snow removal and moving bulk materials.

Manitou MH 25 – 4 T Buggie

Technical specifications:

Average price of this equipment: 22300 Euro.

Series "MA"

Loaders of this series are designed for use in highly complex conditions. Can be used in quarries and in difficult areas . They have the highest cross-country ability compared to other vehicles of this type.

Comparison of the maneuverability of tracked and wheeled loaders in this article.

Technical characteristics of Manitou MA 470

Manitou MA 470

Technical specifications:

Price: 58,000 Euro. Also in great demand among consumers is the Manitou telescopic loader, the technical characteristics of which correspond to the best international standards, produced in several main series.

Before studying the characteristics of the main Manitou models, read about the characteristics of front loaders in this article.

Telescopic "MT 6"

It includes the only model MT - 625, used in the construction industry.

Options:

The price for a Manitou telescopic loader of this series is around 29,350 Euro.

Compare with prices for Russian-made front loaders - here.

"MT 7-10"

They work in conditions of minimal traffic. Equipped with two steerable wheels and a crab mode.

Options:

Cost : from 25,500 to 27,500 Euro. “MT 14-18 Privilege” Due to the presence of a special basket, with a reliable and thoughtful design, they are suitable not only for moving goods, but also for lifting people.

One of the most popular and sought-after models in the series is the Manitou MT 1840 telescopic loader.

Manitou MT 1840

Options:

Cost: from 30,000 Euros and above, depending on the year of production and condition. More detailed information describing the characteristics of Manitou forklifts and telescopic loaders is available on the manufacturer’s official website https://www.manitou.com/.

Benefits of shopping at MS-Parts

– official dealer of Manitou in Russia. The catalog includes telescopic and forklifts, reach trucks, as well as a large assortment of lifting equipment. Delivery throughout Russia is carried out by any transport companies from our warehouses in Moscow, Krasnodar and St. Petersburg. We are happy to provide detailed information and advisory support to clients. Our service center provides service and repair of Manitou equipment using original spare parts. To check the availability of equipment, find out prices or buy equipment, please contact our managers by phone.

User manual

To operate the forklift correctly and prevent its possible breakdowns, it is necessary to strictly adhere to the conditions and rules of its operation:

Checking the loader before operation

1. Before starting operation, you must make sure that the device is suitable for this type of work.
2. The forklift must be in working order.
3. When working in low light conditions, the device must be equipped with additional light sources.
4. In a downhill position, the vehicle should be driven slowly, with gentle braking if necessary.
5. When moving without a load, forks or other attachments should be pointed toward the slope.
6. When loaded, the direction of the forks should be towards the lift.
7. When entering the transport platform, you must pay attention to the following points:
8. The installation of the entrance gangway must correspond to the track of the loader.
9. The platform must not move or move during entry.
10. The dimensions of the platform and the loader must match each other.
11. When driving onto a bridge, deck or overpass, it is necessary to take into account their load capacity.
12. Take special care when working near holes, ditches and areas with crumbling soil.
13. .Lifting and moving loads can only be done if the base under the wheel part of the device is sufficiently stable.
14. To prevent cargo from tipping over, it is prohibited to store it on uneven surfaces.

The operator must wear a seat belt while operating telehandlers. It is also necessary to observe safety precautions when working with a Volvo excavator loader.

Manitou telehandlers

Manitou has a wide dealer network around the world. The largest Russian representative is a Kazan dealer with a branch in Naberezhnye Chelny.

Telescopic loaders have the following features:

• The incredibly durable frame is constructed from one piece.
• The diesel system is protected by a durable housing that can withstand extreme pressure and shock.
• The retractable boom blocks are equipped with a reliable mechanism designed for impressive loads.

Two speed modes of telescopic loaders, built into the transmission element, can significantly reduce fuel consumption.

• The built-in balancer controls the permissible tilt level of the loader.
• “Smart” electronics provide setting of operating modes and save them in the memory of the control system.
• The design features of the equipment are that the leading components and assemblies are available for service and repair.

Manitou telehandlers are specially designed to meet agricultural needs, they are quoted in construction development, mining, loading and unloading of goods, transporting goods in warehouses, production bases.

The wide range of applications of Manitou loaders is due to some special capabilities and advantages of the units:

• The telescopic mechanism has the function of adjusting the angle of inclination.
• Based on the functional load, you can choose the optimal set of additional elements.
• The operator's cabin with a wide viewing angle ensures comfortable work.
• The permissible operating height makes it possible to actively use the loader on high-rise structures.

Possible faults

Despite the fact that the French company's loaders are highly reliable, they may occasionally break down.
Most often, problems and possible malfunctions of Manitou special vehicles arise from the fact that the loader is used in an incorrectly selected speed mode. When operating on uneven surfaces , the speed of the loader should be inversely proportional to the degree of unevenness of the base. If this requirement is not met, the chassis of the device will be subjected to increased load, which will quickly render it unusable. The most vulnerable in this regard are forklifts with electric motors.

Another possible malfunction: breakdown of attachments (forks) as a result of their overload . It can be avoided by strictly following the operating rules of the device. An electrical diagram is used to identify possible problems occurring in the power system. With its help, repairs of varying complexity of Manitou 620 and other series loaders are carried out.

One of the rather serious factors contributing to the occurrence of malfunctions is unfavorable weather conditions in which the loader has to work. Therefore, vehicles intended for use in enclosed spaces should not be used in open areas.

In any case, the repair of such devices is very expensive, so forklifts should receive regular service and be used exclusively for their main purpose.